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Identical coursesScience and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological Approach – Theory (B-KUL-G0R94A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Ceulemans Griet (coordinator) | Biedenkopf Katja | Ceulemans Griet | Craps Marc | Severijns Nathal Aims
- The student understands the terms sustainability, sustainable development, education for sustainability
- The student understands certain measures that are argued from the diverse academic disciplines, that can be taken to stimulate sustainability, and the impact they (may) have
- The student recognizes the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration in the context of sustainability, sustainable development and education for sustainable development
- The student feels confident enough to take a position in the debate on social themes such as sustainability and sustainable development and is willing to take responsibility in this context
Previous knowledge
Bachelor’s degree
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
G0R92A : Science and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological approach - Project Work
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Physics (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Chemistry (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Medical Physics (Leuven et al) 120 ects.
Activities
2 ects. Science and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological Approach – Concepts (B-KUL-G0R88a)
Content
Scientific knowledge on sustainability and sustainable development is an important part of the OPO science and sustainability. The following subjects will certainly be covered within this course: strong versus weak sustainability, theoretical models, systems thinking, lifecycle analysis, ecological footprint, the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration. The theory needs to be applied in the assignment.
Course material
Powerpoint, textbook, online sources.
Language of instruction: more information
Students that register for this OPO are mixed with students that take on the Dutch equivalent OPO. Lectures are in English. The greater part of the learning materials is provided in both languages.
Is also included in other courses
1 ects. Science and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological Approach – Assignment (B-KUL-G0R89a)
Content
The assignment is the application of the theory on ideas generated from academic literature. A specific article is to be personally chosen.
Course material
A personally chosen article of academic level sustainability literature.
Language of instruction: more information
The assignment encompasses the writing of an individual report. This might be written in Dutch or English.
Is also included in other courses
Evaluation
Evaluation: Science and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological Approach – Theory (B-KUL-G2R94a)
Explanation
Throughout the first semester, regularly an open question will be posted for discussing the provided theoretical insights of the classes (digital submission - open book). This should ensure that the theoretical knowledge can be used for teamwork and the final assignment. Through peer evaluation and a random teacher check, you will individually receive a maximum of 3 points out of 20 for your discussion. Teamwork is also organized for which you will earn 2 out of 20 points through peer evaluation. Combined, this continuous evaluation during the semester provides 25% of your individual final score.The final assignment is scored via a matrix that is made available at the onset of the course. This score counts for 75% in the final score.
Information about retaking exams
Re-examination is possible for the final assignment, but not for the continuous evaluation throughout the first semester. If the student fails according to the final score, the final assignment has to be retaken during the third examination period. The other score is transferred. After the third exam period, the final score will be recalculated..